Quick! Shopping deals & offers!

Just a few offers i have picked up on so grab them while you can!

• Rimmel shop on Facebook are offering a free nail polish with all purchases! Free p&p and there's a sale on too!

• Free Next Day Delivery until 4:30pm today with FASHION UNION - just select 'free delivery' at checkout

• Free luxury bag set with all orders on La Redoute and 20% off the new collection!

Great offers, especially as payday has only just come :) Happy shopping!

Angie.x

I'm Back!

I'm writing this post to apologise for my sudden departure of the blog and the end of reviews without letting any of you know.

My boyfriend was rushed to hospital with an emergency appendicitis that they thought was something worse and it has bee a very stressful couple of months.

But now i'm back and raring to get blogging, reviewing and product testing again!

Reviews will be coming every couple of days, plus photos, recipes and competitions too :)

So keep a look out as my competition will be launching very soon!

Angie.x

Bunches yummy Chocolates!

To my delight when i arrived home from work yesterday i found a little box with my name on.. On opening it up i found a gorgeous little box of 'Bunches Chocolates'!

It a really pretty little box whihc is fuschia pink coloured with a white flowers desgin. I think it is very unique and certainly a treat to set eyes on!

Upon opening the box with the front flap, i saw it had a little professional touch of the cushioned cover to protect them - i was quite impressed with this little extra effort!

The chocolates are quite thick 'coins' with two seperate designs. ONe being a nuch of flowers and one stating 'Bunches Florapost. Founded 1989.'

They come stacked with 3 in each pile in a bucket-like container with two compartments so that the chocolates do not fall out.

I must admit i had my reservations on how nice the chocolate would taste, it not being branded as such but it really is quite yummy! The taste reminds me of easter eggs! The chocolate is quite thick too which made it nice to bite into!

All in all, i think they are a really nice touch to accompany a gift or card and add a little something special.

They are available to buy with orders from http://www.bunches.co.uk/ or at the minute, are available for free with any order!

New: AVEDA 'Pure Abundance' Style-Prep!

AVEDA 'Pure Abundance' Style-Prep spray
'infuses hair with all-day weightless volume'

The morning after using the other Aveda products, my hair was feeling gorgeously soft but it still didn't have much lift.. this is where this product was sure to come in.

The bottle has an interesting design and colour scheme in a subtle green colour and also it has the word 'AVEDA' embossed onto the neck of the bottle. I must say that this adds an extra hintof professionalism. The product instantly makes you feel relaxed and in-control too. It has quite a long plastic protector cap which comes off easily with a gentle tug. The spray button has quite a long base which enables you to spray larger amounts and in-turn use less.

The porduct has easy to follow instructions that are simple to understand. It fits into the palm of your hand and is very travel-friendly which is a massive bonus! As although this seems quite a smlal product, ic an assure you that it willl last a considerably long time. I found that when i first opened the product, you have to press the button quite a few times to get it started so take my advice and do this over a sink or something unimportant incase of a sudden dash of spray!

The instructions stated: SHAKE WELL. To reactivate styling on non-shampoo-days, spray liberally onto dry hair, comb and re-style.

I shook the product (which is when i felt how much of the product was actually in the bottle which suprised me greatly!)

I had my hairbrush at the ready and 'sprayed liberally' on all parts of my hair before replacing the cap. I was suprised that the spray did not seem to emmit any fumes or play up my breathing (i suffer with asthma and some sprays can aggravate this).

This instantly took my liking of this product upwards.

I then brushed my hair as normal, styling it gently with my hands as usual to build volume on top. I was suprised at the impact of the 'hold' of the product. It seemed to stay in the same position for a considerable amount of time.

(It takes me around 90 minutes to travel to work and it was still holding well when i arrived after going on 2 buses and walking)

I now see this product as an absolutely must and is a big part of my hair regime. It is highly recommended for anyone who suffers with asthma and also for those of you who struggle to keep volume in your hair!

I rate this: 5/5

New: AVEDA 'Invati' Thickening Conditioner!

AVEDA invati Thickening Conditioner

I was asked to review this product by the Debenhams VIP Beauty Panel.

I loved this product as soon as i saw it. I can't explain why, something just struck me about it. Although it is quite a normal design and shape for a conditioner bottle, it struck me that this was a fair bit bigger than other ones that i had seen. This factor, combined with the subtle tones of the colour scheme was a winner for me.

The concept is definitely aimed towards me as i suffer with thin and brittle hair and i have tried almost every product out there but nothing has helped so far..

The bottle came with a clear plactic pop-cap and clear, simple instructions on how to use the product effectively. It states:

'To Use: Massage onto scalp and hair after shampooing. Rinse.'

Simple as that.

When i first opened the bottle, i was suprised at how easy it was to open. As a main problem factor with a lot of existing hair care products is that they get stuck or are generally a struggle to open. The smell was a subtle mix of spices - which instantly reminded me of cooking (which i love!) which made me happy as a consequence. (This was a bonus for me!)

I squirted a small amount onto the palm of one fo my hands and closed the pop-cap easily. When i began to lather the product between my hands i was suprised at how relatively 'sturdy' it was and how it didn't simply slide off my hands. I began to lather my shampooed hair and instantly found the product to seem to 'sink' into my scalp. It did not irritate my scalp or 'miss' any bits of hair either. The smell is also very relaxing and soothing.

When i rinsed my hair theproduct came out easily and i could instantly feel the softness of my hair on which the conditioner had made an impact. It is honestly the softest i had felt it since i could remember. I was amazed and very impressed with the product and will have no hesitation in buying it when it has been used up! I would Highly recommend this prooduct to anyone that has brittle, dry or lifeless hair.

I rate it: 5/5

New: AVEDA 'Invati' Exfoliating Shampoo!

New: AVEDA invati Exfoliating Shampoo

I was asked by the Debenhams Beauty Club V.I.P Panel for Aveda. (Which was a big honour in itself!)

Before using the product:

I personally, absolutely Loved this product! I was especially impressed that it was in a range exclusively for 'solutions for thinning hair' which is absolutely Perfect for me!

The product comes in a bottle with an interesting design, one with colours that wouldn't neccessarily usually be used but in this case, is very intriguing. It also had very simnple instructons that were easy to follow. It seems very inviting as a product from the look of it and comes in a very decently sized bottle that would last me around a month or so.

When i first opened the product up, i found the top very easy to open which impressed me as a lot of products have tops that tend to stick! It flicked open quick easily with a small amount of pressure from my thumb. The next thing i initally noticed was the smell of the product. It is quite strong.. the kind of smell which reminded me of walking into a shop that sells insence and candles! Although coming to think of it, it smells a Lot like ginger and other spices that i use for cooking! I loved the smell and thought it definitely bought something different to the product. The smell strikes you and is very interesting as well as inviting.

I squirted a small amount onto the palm of one of my hands, the shampoo came out in a sort of firm liquid form, in the sense that it did not just slide out of your hand! I was very inmpressed with this as it made handling the product easier. As soon as i started to massage the product into my hair i felt almost instantly soothed and relaxed. The shampoo is so soft and seems to fall into your hair with ease. When it came to rinsing it out, i had no trouble with any sticking or staying in my hair, it seemed to almost 'swim' out gentle and care-free.

The Next morning:

All in all i must say i was very impressed with this product and when used up i would definitely go and buy it again. The concept is perfect for my hair, it allows me to use the product with ease and i love the smell too!

I mark this: 5/5

Leaving for work:

L'Occitane Limited Edition! Date Bouquet Hand Cream Review

I recently recieved a little suprise package in the post which turned out to be this Limited Edition L'Occitane Hand Cream! I love their products so i couldn't wait to try this out!

It came in a 30ml metal tube with a distinctive design and a colour co-ordinated screw top which i thought was a nice little feature. It also clearly states that it is 20% Shea Butter on the front.

When i opened the tube, there was no foil top that you had to break-through to open which i thought was quite handy as this meant i could use it right away!

I squirted a small pea-sized amount onto my palm and rubbed the cream all over the front and back of my hands. The cream has a very mellow smell mostly it just smells like hand cream! But it had a slight whiff of sweetness a tiny bit fruity.
The cream took around 2-3 mintues to set onto my skin and had a nice light sensation on my skin which amde it feel a little tingly and fresh.

I must admit that it left my hands really soft and definitely made my skin feel 'more awake'. I think i will definitely be buying a few more tubes for myself especially now it already feels like winter!

Limited Edition L'Occitane Hand Cream is available from The L'Occitane website priced at £8.00 http://uk.loccitane.com/shea-butter-date-bouquet-hand-cream,83,1,29776,292490.htm?cm_mmc=GoogleShopping-_-FluxProduits-_-Catalogue-_-01MD030K12

Or it is available to buy in a gift set priced at £16.00
http://uk.loccitane.com/date-bouquet-gourmand-hand-lip-duo,83,1,29776,321592.htm?cm_mmc=GoogleShopping-_-FluxProduits-_-Catalogue-_-95LR1112037